Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Counting Methods and Probability Theory - Chapter Summary, Review, and Test - Review Exercises - Page 758: 3

Answer

$9900$ ways.

Work Step by Step

The Fundamental Counting Principle: The number of ways in which a series of successive things can occur is found by multiplying the number of ways in which each thing can occur. --- 1. You can choose a 1st prize winner in 100 ways. 2. You can choose a 2nd prize winner (from the 99 remaining) in 99 ways Total ways = $100\times 99=9900$ ways.
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